Rising to a position of leadership within an industry is a notable accomplishment. Staying there is truly impressive. The security businesses of The Pittston Company have become leaders in their respective markets and have maintained their positions through hard work, attention to detail, innovation, a focus on their people and quality customer service.

Everyone knows that the name "Brink's" is synonymous with security. But the name alone is not a guarantee of success and the 37,500 men and women of Brink's, Incorporated understand that they have been entrusted to protect and enhance the proud legacy of Brink's.

For over 140 years, financial institutions, commercial enterprises and governments around the world have sought a security provider they can trust to manage the risk involved in transporting and processing their valuables safely and reliably. Brink's established that trust a long time ago and by maintaining it has grown into a worldwide industry leader. Through the years commerce has become global, customers have redefined themselves, technology has changed how every business operates and the world has become a riskier place. Yet, through all these changes, when members of the business world or the public sector are looking for an organization to help manage risk and alleviate the burden of handling valuables they turn to Brink's.

Brink's presence in 53 countries across six continents assures customers that a trustworthy name will be in most major markets. With over 7,200 armored vehicles around the world, valuables can be safely moved within Saõ Paolo and Amsterdam and from Seoul to London.

Being where your customers are is important, but so is the ability to provide services that truly fit their needs. Banks and savings and loan associations need automated teller machines safely replenished on a timely basis to satisfy their customers. Brink's does it. Mints need bulk distribution of coin. Brink's does it. Major financial institutions need logistics assistance with their vault and processing operations. Brink's does it. Retailers need a safe and reliable way to transport and reconcile their cash takings. Brink's does it. Jewelers need to move diamonds and jewelry to market securely. Brink's does it. When central banks need to eliminate multiple currencies throughout a continent and issue one new currency, Brink's does it.

The Brink's advantage is clear to its customers, as they seek multiple product offerings, expand their geographical scope, look for service providers with technological strengths, and move to outsource asset-intensive activity to those with the right resources and know how. Customers are also looking for providers who can expertly manage risk, even in an uncertain environment, as well as those with a solid track record proven over many years. In these times, few companies can answer the call for customers looking for so much. That is why customers call Brink's.

Brink's will maintain its leadership by incorporating best practices across the globe, enhancing service offerings in anticipation of customer needs and developing new product offerings and new avenues for existing products and services. Brink's will also look to gain scale within existing markets and may enter new markets to be ready to serve its customers. Most importantly, Brink's will always strive to operate in the safest manner possible to protect its employees and its customer's assets. Brink's will continue to lead.